Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort, Saint Missionary in Brittany and Vendee; born at Montfort, 31 January, 1673; died at Saint Laurent sur Sevre, 28 April, 1716. From his childhood, he was indefatigably devoted to prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, and, when from his twelfth year he was sent as a day pupil to the Jesuit college … Continue reading “Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort, Saint”

Louis Jouin Linguist, philosopher, author, born Berlin, Germany, 1818; died New York, New York, 1899. The son of French Huguenot parents, he became a Catholic and in 1841 entered the Society of Jesus. After studying at the Roman College, he was forced by the Revolution to flee to America, 1848; here he taught theology and … Continue reading “Louis Jouin”

Louis Joliet French Candian Catholic explorer and geographer . Born Quebec, Canada, 1645; died in Canada, 1700. He received minor orders in 1662, but became interested in exploration. In 1672 Governor Fiontenac dispatched him to explore the Mississippi. Together with Marquette, he started out at Fox River, crossed Wisconsin, and sailed down the river as … Continue reading “Louis Joliet”

Louis Jett, K.C.M.G. Lawyer and statesman, born l’Assomption, Quebec, Canada, 1836; died Quebec, 1920. Called to the bar in 1857, he was at the same time editor of “L’Ordre.” In 1872 and 1874 he represented East Montreal in the Dominion Parliament; in 1878 was appointed professor of civil law in Laval University and puisne judge … Continue reading “Louis Jetté, K.C.M.G.”

Louis IX, Saint Confessor, King of France , born Poissy, France, 1215; died near Tunis, Africa, 1270. He was the son of Louis VIII and Blanche of Castile. Proclaimed king when only eleven years of age, he ruled under the guidance of his mother. He reigned for 44 years, a model Christian sovereign and a … Continue reading “Louis IX, Saint”

Louis IX (or ST. Louis) OF FRANCE (1226-1270), was born in Poissy, April 25, 1215, and succeeded his father, Louis VIII, when but twelve years of age, his mother, Blanche de Castile, acting as regent. During the minority of the king there was a constant struggle between the crown and the feudal lords, headed by … Continue reading “Louis IX”

Louis I (German Ludwiq, Latin Ludovicus), called “Le Debonnaire,” and also “the Pious,” youngest son of Charlemagne, was born at Casseneuil A.D. 778. The great empire of the West had just been recreated by the heroic efforts of Charles, therefore honored with the title of “the Great;” but it was not absolutely the love of … Continue reading “Louis I”

Louis Hbert Sculptor, born Sainte-Sophie d’ Halifax, Quebec, 1850; died 1917. He won a prize for wood-carving at the Provincial Exhibit, Montreal, 1873, studied in Paris, and in 1882 won the prize donated by the Dominion government for his full length statue of Cartier. He was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy, 1883; was made … Continue reading “Louis Hébert”

Louis Honore Frchette Author, born Notre Dame de Levis, Quebec, Canada , 1839; died there, 1908 . He was admitted to the Canadian Bar, and spent seven years as journalist in Chicago; returning to Canada he was elected deputy in the House of Commons, 1874 , but was defeated, 1878 -1882 . Called the “Lamartine … Continue reading “Louis Honore Fréchette”

Louis Hennepin Franciscan explorer, born Ath, Belgium, c.1640; died probably Rome, Italy , 1701. After engaging in missionary work in Flanders and Holland, and braving the dangers of the Franco-Spanish war, he was sent to the Canadian mission in 1675, where for four years he labored in Quebec. He then proceeded to the Iroquois station … Continue reading “Louis Hennepin”